Well, I am still working 0n those changes I need to make to succeed at losing this ex-weight. Good thing I'm not a quitter! One day at a time, one meal at a time, I know I can do this. Sparks has been a great tool, now just to consistently use it and it will all work out. I've met some great friends on here and look forward to the new year.

Well, I am still working 0n those changes I need to make to succeed at losing this ex-weight. Good thing I'm not a quitter! One day at a time, one meal at a time, I know I can do this. Sparks has been a great tool, now just to consistently use it and it will all work out. I've met some great friends on here and look forward to the new year.

For the winter months, my goal will be to do 30-minutes cardio or strength daily, weights on M, W, F, and toning work T, TH, S. I will change this as the weather warms up outside.

My Program:
My calorie range is 1200-1550. I'm working on adding more veggies to the menu, fruits aren't hard to add.

Personal Information:
I'm a 14-year widow from North Dakota. I have two daughters, ages 39 and 27, and one 12-year-old grandson. I was an at-home medical transcriptionist for 21+ years and have been retired for the past 2 years. Some favorite crafts have been quilting and wood craft painting, but they seem to have been taken over by dancing since I've become single....and the dancing is a good aerobic workout besides! I'm really enjoying life these days and am so thankful for the good health I have and am now trying to make it better by lightening the load! Hopefully I'll be dancing for lots of years yet. I have a significant other who is also retired and we've been doing a lot of traveling the last couple of years.

Other Information:
I have a hard time sticking with things long-term including things that make me feel better, i.e., exercise and losing weight. So I am going to take the approach of making it through this one single day, each day, to reach my goals. And with God's help, and all you wonderful Sparkers, I will be successful!!

Thanks for the support and comment on my blog. I really do want to get to my goal, but more importantly, I want to remain there. PLEASE fell free to kick me when you think I need it and don't let me wander too far. That's usually a sign I have taken an unhealthy detour.

Thank you for your goodie, and the support you send me. I am sure I am eating. Sometimes I do have to force myself to have more. I eat so many more veggies than I used to. Previously I used to eat more fruit, but it is generally higher in sugar (natural) and calories. My uncle, who is a retired physician, told me I could eat around 1100 calories a day. I try not to advertise it too much because it is below what SP recommends, but he knows all about my health and I trust him. You are also doing phenomenally! Let's finish this round strong as we enter the homestretch.